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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.74, 432.93 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.74, 432.93 and 182.72 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.74 : 432.93 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.74/432.93 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.74x = 432.93 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.74x = 79,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,102.80/313.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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